Special Hungary

Why do Hungarians wear ribbons in the national colours in mid-March? What is the most beloved spice in Hungarian cuisine? How do Easter traditions in Hungary differ from those elsewhere? You’ll find the answers to these and many other cultural curiosities in our Special Hungary section. Here, the Daily News Hungary editorial team shares engaging facts, customs, and stories that help you better understand the everyday life, heritage, and mindset of the Hungarian people. Whether you’re living here, visiting, or simply curious, these articles offer a deeper insight into what makes Hungary truly unique.
Budapest Népliget Park

Budapest Mayor calls for renewal of Népliget as opportunity comes with government change

by Csaba Finta
péter magyar lando norris

PM Magyar presents Hungarian Grand Prix trophy to Lando Norris after record-breaking race

by Csaba Finta
péter magyar formula one f1 mogyoród hungaroring

PM Magyar holds talks with F1 CEO: Here’s what he said about keeping Formula 1 beyond 2032

by Csaba Finta
Brand-new, Hungary-made articulated e-buses will serve passengers from 2025 Volánbusz

Transport Minister Vitézy vows to end bus shortages across Hungary

by Csaba Finta
Former PM Viktor Orbán

Viktor Orbán shares his plans after politics: family, football, teaching

by Csaba Finta
Lake Velence may disappear

Don’t try to swim here! Bathing banned at five Lake Velence beaches

by Csaba Finta
euro forint inflation economy

Hungarian forint is the weakest since elections, still manages to hold on

by Csaba Finta
budapest panorama real estate property selling property in hungary

The art of selling property in Hungary: Getting the best price in 2026

by Guest Author
soroksári road southern circle railway déli körvasút budapest travel bridge

New 2,500-ton railway bridge installed in major Budapest rail upgrade! – Photos

by Csaba Finta
donald trump united states war

Trump: I’m considering resuming full-scale war with Iran if we don’t get 100% of what we want

by Daily News Hungary
budapest planetarium possible reopen

Could Budapest’s beloved Planetarium finally reopen? Government launches talks after nine years of closure

by Csaba Finta
tisza party hungary hungarian government constitutional court nomination pál sonnevend

Tisza nominates renowned constitutional law expert for Hungary’s Constitutional Court

by Csaba Finta
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Hungary Weekly Briefing: A presidential search, political resistance and a EUR 10 billion railway vision

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Huge brown bear roaming in Hungary

Hungarian journalist attacked by bear near Fidesz’s annual festival

by Csaba Finta
hungarian grand prix hungaroring herendi trophy

Two centuries of history: Why the Hungarian Grand Prix trophy is so iconic

by Guest Author
Hellish heatwave heat dome over Hungary

Warning: Hungary to be the hottest in Central Europe as the biggest heatwave creeps closer to the country

by Csaba Finta
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Srivastava farewell

Youngest Indian diplomat Dr. Mukesh Kumar Srivastava’s Hungarian farewell message draws widespread public appreciation

by Daily News Hungary
former pm viktor orbán tusványos 2026 hungarian politics

Orbán changes tone at Tusványos: Fidesz recast its role as “resistance politics” shifts into gear

by Csaba Finta
BKK bus bus Budapest Chain Bridge transport history

Easier after dark: Budapest expands night transport to a lot more suburbs

by Csaba Finta
f1 formula one hungaroring 2025 mclaren hungarian grand prix

40 years without a break: Remarkable statistics from the Hungarian Grand Prix

by Guest Author
heat heatwave summer weather nature

Brace for another heatwave: Only a few cooler days left before extreme heat returns to Hungary

by Csaba Finta
Hungarian military Gáspár Orbán Chad

Shocking details emerge of Gáspár Orbán’s Chadian military mission: could many have died at immense cost?

by John Woods
Danube boat Budapest

Budapest Danube boat carrying 85 passengers nearly sinks in city centre — video

by John Woods
ferrari leclerc

Hungaroring F1 highlights: Ferrari dominate opening day as Antonelli struggles

by Daily News
pollution

Large-scale, unexplained brown pollution contaminates Hungarian river — authorities respond, video, updated

by Daily News Hungary
magyar government tisza party parliament

Other public institution, state-owned company heads dismissed by Magyar government – names revealed

by Daily News Hungary
Life-threatening travel on train

Shocking video: police search for men travelling on the side of a train in Hungary

by John Woods
Ambassador Ahmed Abdullah Nagi Bab al-Mandab Yemen

Yemeni Ambassador Ahmed Abdullah Nagi: Why the world should not allow Bab al-Mandab to become “another Hormuz”

by Guest Author
hungary prime minister péter magyar parliament national assembly

PM Péter Magyar launches probe concerning Orbán government’s EUR 1 billion North Macedonia loan

by Daily News Hungary
Real Madrid football Budapest

Breaking – Football superpower to arrive in Budapest: Real Madrid to face Ferencváros in August

by John Woods
Zebras in Hungary

New details in the Hatvanpuszta zebra scandal: illegal keeping, escaped animals, and carcasses dumped in a pig pit

by Daily News Hungary
viktor orbán fidesz

Hungarian lawyers’ circle head: former PM Orbán may soon become a suspect – can he be arrested?

by John Woods
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